Sindy Sue Devasher
GLASGOW – Sindy Sue Devasher, 66, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026. Born on August 3, 1959, in Glasgow, Sindy’s life was a testament to kindness, laughter, and unwavering devotion to family. She graduated from Lindsey Wilson with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and art. Sindy applied her talents and dedication in her…
Read MoreBobby Wayne Saylors
SMITHS GROVE – Bobby Wayne Saylors, age 85, peacefully fell asleep in this life on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, with the blessed assurance that he would awaken with the Lord in heaven. A native of Allen County, Bobby was born on May 8, 1941, to the late Thurman and Nellie Saylors. On Valentine’s Day, February…
Read MoreFrances A. Jolly
GLASGOW – Frances A. Jolly, 89, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, at Barren County Health and Rehab. She was a daughter of the late Joseph Walkup and Ada Maude Parker Walkup. She is survived by seven daughters, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and her special caregivers, Gayle Bowles and William E. Gardner. Besides her parents,…
Read MoreDonald James Francis
GLASGOW – Donald James Francis “Hondo”, born on March 13, 1961, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully in Glasgow, Kentucky, on July 19, 2026. A devoted father, cherished brother, and treasured friend, Donald’s life was marked by love, resilience, and steady kindness that enriched all who knew him. Among those who held a special…
Read MoreMCPL Presents: Animal Tales
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Public Library sponsored a wonderful program for children last Wednesday at the Bowling Park gym called Animal Tales. The program teaches children about animals they might not be familiar with. The presenter is Grant Allen from Owensboro, Kentucky, who has been an animal handler for…
Read MoreBRASS Ribbon-Cutting
By Kim Harwood JOBEnews Contributor The Edmonton-Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce hosted the fourth ribbon-cutting of the year for BRASS Inc. The Barren River Area Safe Space Mobile Advocacy Response Unit rolled into Edmonton early Tuesday morning for the ribbon cutting and to attend the Chamber breakfast at the Old School Gym. Aleasha Martin,…
Read MoreBusiness of the Quarter
By PJ Martin Editor | The Herald-News Last Tuesday morning, the chamber held its summer breakfast at the old school gym with around 100 community members attending. Chamber President Gina Gibson thanked breakfast sponsor McMurtrey Chiropractic. This was followed by the Invocation by Josh Hurt. Gibson introduced Kelly McMurtrey (Thompson), who owns McMurtrey Chiropractic,…
Read MoreMetcalfe Board of Education: Policies, Disability, and Veterans
By PJ Martin Editor, The Herald-News The Metcalfe County Board of Education met last Tuesday evening at 709 West Stockton Street in Edmonton. Superintendent Josh Hurt introduced guest Regina Jackson of English, Lucas, Priest, & Owsley Law Firm in Bowling Green, who is the board’s attorney. She later stated that she was impressed by…
Read MoreErica Poynter Guffey
GLASGOW – Erica Poynter Guffey, age 33, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow. A native of Barren County, Erica was born on August 24, 1992, to her loving parents, Alicia Beckham and Eric Poynter, who survive. Erica dedicated her career to caring for others, working…
Read MoreRita Kelly Brown
EDMONTON – Rita “Ree Ree” Kelly Brown, 67, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026. She was born on August 9, 1958, in Green County, Kentucky. Rita was the daughter of the late Leroy Harrison Kelly and Shirley Temple Posey Kelly. She was also preceded in death by her brother, David Michael Kelly. Throughout her…
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